So I'm the one with the anxiety disorder all these many years and now my sister, who would take on King Kong if she was in the right mood, has told me about how she'll just be sitting around watching TV or what not and suddenly her heart will start racing really fast.My sis has a LOT on her. She works as a nurse at a school for the profoundly disabled and also takes care of her own special needs 9 year old grandson who is NOT profoundly disabled thankfully...but he does need constant supervision. She's the breadwinner. Her hubby has heart problems so is on disability too. Their financial situation is always shaky. She gets migraines a lot and has ulcers. So now I'm wondering folks, do you agree with me that the racing heart is a byproduct of what's going on in her life or something else?My anxiety symptoms tend to be different than a racing heart. I get a sinking feeling and waves of terror and dread that wash over me, so I dunno. Any ideas?Thanks!jl

Hi Janetlee! I think you missed it a week or so ago, but we were all looking for you! We missed you! :D Glad to see that you are posting again!

Your poor sister. How is she feeling about it? Is she feeling sad? Scared? Confused? I am so sorry to hear about this! :( It is very possible that it could be the product of all of her stress. I can relate to her situation, as I thought I was invincible, and super strong. I thought nothing could tear me down. My life had many many difficulties and stresses in it, but I thought that I was strong enough to handle them all.

It wasn't until my physical body started acting out of sorts that I learned that I was taking on more than I could handle. I bet you are just the right person to encourage and support her through this!

How have you been too? Merry Christmas Janetlee!! :D*Some nights I stay up, cashing in my bad luck...Some nights I call it a draw. Some nights I wish that my lips could build a castle...Some nights I wish they'd just fall off.*

Thanks, especially to you TMA.It's nice to be missed. I doubt I'll be "in" much.Sometimes I do better to take a break...sounds selfish,but it's true. I have to be very careful or it becomes ALLabout ME and that's not the point. It's to share and care.I try to do that by using my own experience as an example,but am afraid that it must sound as if I'm just focusing in on ME.That's NOT my intentions though!and then, sometimes I get more anxy reading about other folks' anxiety. :(My challenges remain the same, as i figure they always will. I do not know how much help I can be to others when I have never really helped myself completely. I sometimes feel like a hypocrite, offering my "sage" advice! "Physician heal thyself" as it were.....!!!You've always been a sweetheart TMA and I hope you get all the help you need and deserve!HUGS!janet

That was such a cute response. So lovely to read. I don't think any of us will ever have it all figured out. Pretty much all I can figure to do is to pick up little bits and pieces of development along the way. And you know, some days we forget all about what we already learned and have to re-learn it all over again! :D

Stop in when you can! I have not been on too much anymore, but right now I really feel compelled to post here as often as I can. For some reason I have a really big heart for people who are suffering the same way that I do/have/will in the future.

Well---we will see ya when we see ya! And think you're doing awesome things when you're not around! :D*Some nights I stay up, cashing in my bad luck...Some nights I call it a draw. Some nights I wish that my lips could build a castle...Some nights I wish they'd just fall off.*

Sounds like a by product everyone has a breaking point, until this year all my friends considered me the strong one. Better safe than sorry, she should get checked out.Generalized Anxiety DisorderPanic attacksHealth anxietyGERD

Janetlee you little stinker are you trying to break up with me? lol Larry here, girl it looks like your siswho has been a strong person for a long time needs a break, about half or more posts are about racinghearts, my decision has worked for me, i just quit listening, Merry Christmas JL Peace,

Encourage her to be seen. In spite of the fact that it is likely due to anxiety...runs of SVT or tachycardia need to be evalutated, as not all are benign...and any new symptom should be checked out by a doctor. Give her our well wishes!

...as for you...you just come and talk to us anytime! None of us have all the answers...myself topping the list! ;p

We just like to hear from you and have you participate in the support.

S.C.Moderator:Anxiety/Panic

"Courage is not the abscence of fear, it is feeling afraid and doing it anyway!"

"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles...it empties today of its strength." Corrie Ten Boom

Thanks everyone...I will encourage her to get it looked into.LGM, I could never break up with you! LOL!And SC, you are a dear. I will come back here and there, I imagine.Right now, I'm on hiatus! ;)Love,janet